Gogga Brown. The life-story of Alfred Brown, South Africa’s Hermit-Naturalist told from his Journal – Drennan, M R

A curious character from South African science. A tale of trials, triumphs and tragedies. From the prefatory note by J C Smuts: “Alfred Brown lived in the neighbourhood of Aliwal North on the orange river. He spent his life collecting specimens in geology, prehistoric archaeology and natural history armed only with an insatiable thirst for knowledge. He succeeded in making unique collections of specimens without technical scientific training.” Name of previous owner on front fixed end paper. Light foxing throughout. Toning and foxing to the front and rear prelims. Foxig to all edges.500 Frontispiece of Alfred Brown. A list of fossil animals discovered by Alfred Brown at the rear. A number of b&w photographs. 99 Pages. 1st Edition. Condition: Good. Dust jacket: Fair+. Thin card-wraps with edge-wear and soiling. Binding: Hardcover. Green cloth boards with black lettering. Some light edge-wear.

Publisher: Maskew Miller Limited
Date Published: Circa 1930s
Publication Place: Cape Town
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Good.
Binding: Hardcover. Green cloth boards with black lettering. Some light edge-wear.
Has Dust Jacket: Yes
Jacket Condition: Fair+. Thin card-wraps with edge-wear and soiling.